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Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR © Luke Austin
Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR © Little Shao
Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR © Jerry Ghionis
Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED © Marsel van Oosten
Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED © Jerry Ghionis
HIGHER RESOLUTION. HIGHER SPEED. GREATER VERSATILITY.
PURE POTENTIAL FOR STILLS AND V IDEO.

Witness the next stage in evolution for high-resolution photography.

The D850 doesn’t simply surpass the incredible image quality of the D810, with 45.7 effective megapixels and ISO sensitivity from 64-25600. It pairs these with a new level of
versatile and uncompromising performance, including continuous shooting speeds of up to 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack* and the 153-point AF
system used in the flagship D5. It’s the first Nikon FX-format D-SLR camera to offer full-frame 4K UHD video, while time -lapse shooters can create high-resolution sequences
in over 8K quality even under extremely low light. From landscape to commercial sports, wedding and fashion photography, as well as multimedia shooting,
the D850 lets you create astounding images that meet the strictest professional requirements.
* When using EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Optional BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover and MH-26a/MH-26 Battery Charger required for use of the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a.
 HIGH PIXEL COUNT/HIGH IMAGE QUALITY

45.7 MEGAPIXELS AND ENHANCED PERFORMAN CE DELIVER

IMAGES THAT ASTOUND
More faithful color reproduction under natural light — New natural light auto white balance option
The D850 employs a new “natural light auto” white balance mode,
taking advantage of the Advanced Scene Recognition System’s
improved light source identification function. This option delivers
optimal white balance results under natural light — a valuable asset
for various scenes. It makes it possible to respond quickly to changes
in the weather conditions without switching to the direct sunlight or
cloudy options. When shooting scenes
such as an autumnal landscape awash
with red leaves or spectacular orange
sunset, it also enhances the warm
colors, helping create even more
impressive pictures.

Auto 0 Natural light auto © Luke Austin

Create your ideal images — Picture Control system

Nikon’s Picture Control system helps you craft images that match your creative intentions and purposes. The D850 incorporates the new
Auto Picture Control, in addition to the seven existing presets. Each preset allows you to tune settings such as sharpening and clarity,
opening up a wider range of options for achieving your ideal image. You can adjust settings and store them as your own custom Picture
Controls.

| Automatically adjust images to fit the scene —

Auto Picture Control
Auto Picture Control produces more desirable images by automatically fine-tuning the
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 3 seconds, f/11 • White balance: Natural light auto • Sensitivity: ISO 64 • Picture Control: Auto © Luke Austin
tone curve, color, sharpening and clarity of the Standard option, according to each scene’s
characteristics. As a result, blue skies and verdant greens are rendered more vibrantly
Magnificent images with stunning detail — Nikon FX-format, backside illumination sensor delivering for landscape shots. The Advanced Scene Recognition System is now even better at
identifying light sources, meaning red colors can be emphasized in sunsets and sunrises.
45.7 megapixels with ISO 64-25600 Auto Standard

The D850 allows photographers to capture a diverse range of scenes in sumptuously rich detail. It is the first Nikon D-SLR to use a backside
illumination sensor, which allows incoming light to reach photodiodes more efficiently. Together with the camera’s low-noise performance,
this enables it to achieve ISO 25600 despite its high pixel count. What’s more, it strikes an optimal balance between sensor sensitivity and
the volume of light information accumulated in photodiodes, yielding images with a wide dynamic range even at ISO 64 (expandable to ISO
32 equivalent) — the lowest native ISO setting offered by any camera manufacturer. Copper wiring is used to cut electrical resistance, while Nail the shot with full detail and no mechanical vibration or shutter release sound —
the backside illumination structure allows a flexible wiring layout, reducing stray capacity. These measures enable 45-megapixel FX-format Silent photography at 45 megapixels
images to be captured at continuous shooting speeds of 9 fps*1. And because the sensor is designed without an optical low-pass filter, it can
The D850’s silent photography function*1 in live view mode utilizes
bring out the full potential of 45 megapixels when combined with the high resolving power of NIKKOR lenses. The D850 yields pictures that
an electronic shutter instead of triggering any mirror or shutter
can be enlarged as massive prints at up to A2 size*2 or used for 8K digital signage displays.
*1 When using the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Optional BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover and MH-26a/MH-26 Battery Charger
movement, meaning it doesn’t cause any mechanical vibration.
required for use of the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a. Photographers can capture every last detail in 45 megapixels —
*2 When printed at 300 dpi. and in complete silence. This mode can be used in approx. 6-fps
continuous shooting, but can also shoot approx. 8.6-megapixel
pictures in DX image area at approx. 30 fps*2.
Effective noise reduction, fine detail and color reproduction with powerful image processing — *1 In M and A modes. Aperture drive sound occurs in P and S modes.
EXPEED 5 *2 Continuous shooting is available for up to approx. 3 s.
Note: Rolling shutter distortion may occur during silent photography. AF/AE fixed with the first
frame in continuous shooting.
Beauty is where you find it. The D850 captures it all — thanks to its EXPEED 5 image-
processing engine, also incorporated in the flagship D5. EXPEED 5 renders delicate
tonality in highly vivid colors, and its superb noise reduction suppresses noise effectively
while maintaining detail. Its powerful calculation ability also permits high-speed
© Luke Austin
continuous shooting at approx. 9 fps* with 45 megapixels, as well as full-frame, 4K UHD
movie recording.
* When using the MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Optional BL-5
Battery Chamber Cover and MH-26a/MH-26 Battery Charger required for use of the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a. The D850 shoots at
14 7 fps with the EN-EL15a/EN-EL15. 15
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HIGHLY ACCURATE METERING AND EXPOSURE CO NTROL THAT

MAKE THE MOST OF THE HIGH PIXEL COUNT
Avoid white clipping and preserve tones in
highlights — Highlight-weighted metering
Being able to depict the delicate details of a white dress is critically
important in wedding and fashion photography. If you want to retain
the subtle tones and nuances of color in the clothes, try highlight-
weighted metering. This setting
delivers a richer tonality in images by
giving priority to the brightest portions
of a scene and avoiding white clipping.

Matrix metering Highlight-weighted metering © Jerry Ghionis

Consistent exposures under artificial light sources — Flicker reduction minimizes exposure variances
Artificial light sources such as mercury lighting often produce flickering, causing undesired variations in exposure and color in consecutive
shots. The D850’s flicker reduction function avoids this problem by detecting the peak brightness level and automatically shifting the
release timing slightly to avoid underexposure and color casts. This gives you stable exposures even during continuous shooting*. In movie
shooting, using “Auto” flicker reduction makes the camera automatically switch exposure control according to the frequency of light
sources, preventing the occurrence of banding in footage.
* Continuous shooting speed may be decreased.

Flicker reduction function (in continuous shooting)

Bright Bright
1/100 s (in 50 Hz), 1/120 s (in 60 Hz)

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/400 second, f/6.3 • White balance: Direct sunlight • Sensitivity: ISO 64 • Picture Control: Auto © Jerry Ghionis Light source Dark

More reliable auto control — 180K-pixel RGB sensor for Advanced Scene Recognition System 1st frame 2nd frame

The D850 is equipped with the same 180K-pixel RGB sensor as the D5. Its increased pixel count enhances the accuracy of various auto
controls by the Advanced Scene Recognition System, such as matrix metering, auto white balance, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, auto-area AF, Flicker reduction: Off
If the shutter-release timing occurs
3D-tracking and Active D-Lighting. Furthermore, metering is available down to -3 EV* thanks to the sensor’s superb low-light sensitivity, when the light source is dark, the
which is effective when shooting low-contrast scenes or using a teleconverter. Meanwhile, the flicker detection function reduces flicker image will be underexposed

effects for more consistent still photo shooting. 1st frame 2nd frame
* ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F, using matrix or center-weighted metering.

The camera automatically shoots at the brightest points

Stable exposure
Flicker reduction: On
and color
180K-pixel reproduction
Image sensor can be achieved
RGB sensor

(Conceptual images)

Face detection
Subject
tracking
with 180K-pixel RGB sensor Highlight
analysis
Light source
identification
Face detection on
image plane Subject tracking Preserve details in highlights and shadows — Produce amazing dynamic range — HDR
(Cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder)
Active D-Lighting The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function takes two images of
Even when shooting high-contrast scenes in backlit situations, different exposures with one shutter release and automatically
Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlight areas as well combines them to produce a single image with a wider dynamic
as shadowy areas, reproducing brightness as you see it. Active range. This achieves images with rich tonal gradation in shadows
Phase-detection AF Exposure control Active WB Auto Playback Live view exposure Contrast-detect D-Lighting is suitable for use with moving subjects, as it does not and highlights, even for high-contrast shooting scenes. HDR is
•Auto-area AF (attaching •Flicker reduction (still images) D-Lighting •Reproducing Picture •Playback zoom control AF ideal for stationary subjects such as high-contrast landscapes and
importance to the subject’s •3D color matrix metering III (considering more natural skin Control of face •Live view metering •Face-priority AF involve combining two images like the High Dynamic Range (HDR)
face) brightness of the subject’s face) tone for AWB
•Flicker reduction (movies) •Subject-tracking AF function does. still lifes.
•Group-area AF •Highlight-weighted metering •Natural light
•3D-tracking •i-TTL balanced fill-flash auto Note: Tripod use recommended.

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HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE/AF

HIGH RESOLUTION MEETS HIGH SPEED AND PRE CISION

ADDING NEW VALUE TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Simplified adjustment for more accurate
focus — Auto AF fine-tune for viewfinder
shooting
Accurate AF is crucial to take full advantage of the D850’s
high pixel count. To ensure focusing accuracy, the D850’s
auto AF fine-tune makes subtle adjustments for each type
| Auto AF fine-tune steps
1: Achieve focus at a focus distance you use frequently
in live view. Press and hold the AF-mode and movie-
record buttons simultaneously until the next dialogue
appears.
2: Select “Yes” to save the tuning value.

of lens you use. The simplified process involves achieving

3: The camera automatically stores the result to “Saved
focus in live view and letting the camera automatically value” list.
acquire, then store, the AF tuning value.
Note: AF fine-tune must be turned on in the setup
menu to enable the tuning value to be used for
shooting.

Achieve precise focus on a very small area —

Pinpoint AF
The D850’s new pinpoint AF mode is a valuable asset for macro
shooting in live view photography. It uses a focus area that’s a quarter
the size of conventional normal-area AF, enabling you to achieve
precise focus on small details — particularly useful when focusing on
subjects such as the pistil or stamen of a flower.

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/2000 second, f/6.3 • White balance: Auto 1 • Sensitivity: ISO 1600 • Picture Control: Standard © Little Shao

Spectacular speed to capture dynamic action in detail —

9-fps/7-fps high-speed continuous shooting
Redefine the power of a dynamic moment with a spectacular match of high resolution and high-speed shooting. The : Normal-area AF : Pinpoint AF © Luke Austin

D850 captures massive, sharp 45-megapixel images at 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack (with
EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery*1) attached, or at 7 fps with the body only. The new image sensor
Accurate manual focus confirmation —
achieves fast readout of large amounts of data, which is handled rapidly by the powerful EXPEED 5 image-
processing engine. Despite the heavy load, the camera is capable of continuous shooting for up to Focus peaking display
51 frames*2 (body alone) even in 14-bit lossless compressed RAW (up to 170 frames in 12-bit lossless Many photographers prefer to use manual focus for macro shots,
compressed RAW). It lets you explore a whole new realm of high-speed photography combined with such as when shooting at wide apertures like f/1.4 or f/2.8 with a
high-resolution images. shallow depth of field. The D850’s focus peaking display makes it
*1 Optional BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover and MH-26a/MH-26 Battery Charger required for use of the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a.
easier to confirm manual focus during live view, including when
*2 When using a 64 GB XQD (Sony QD-G64E) memory card.
zooming. The camera detects the scene’s highest-contrast edges —
meaning they are in focus — and highlights them in a designated
color. You can choose to display highlights in red, white, yellow or
blue, according to your subject’s own coloration, and adjust between
Powerful acquisition and tracking of fast, erratic movements — three levels of detection sensitivity.
153-point AF system and AF down to -4 EV
The D850 comes equipped with the same powerful 153-point AF
system as the flagship D5. The 153 densely packed focus points (55
selectable) provide over 130% of the D810’s frame coverage, while 99 Bring everything in focus for focus stacking — Focus shift photography
cross sensors with powerful detection are optimally distributed. The AF
system makes it possible to achieve pinpoint focus on a small area, but When shooting a scene containing various subjects at different focus distances or creating specimen pictures of insects and flowers,
is also designed to immediately acquire fast, often random movements photographers may want to bring everything into sharp focus. The D850 introduces a focus shift photography function, which enables it to
and track them tenaciously. Furthermore, the central point functions at shoot sequences of up to 300 frames, while gradually and automatically shifting focus position from the start point to infinity. The shutter
-4 EV* and all other focus points at -3 EV*, thanks to the Multi-CAM 20K release interval can be set from 0-30 s, while the focus step width can be selected from 10 levels. Continuous shooting at approx. 5 fps is
autofocus sensor module, allowing for accurate AF in challenging light. also available. Combining the pictures using focus stacking in post-production* gives you an image where every detail is in brilliantly sharp
* ISO 100 and 20°C/68°F. focus.
Focus points (153): / / / * Requires third-party editing software.
Selectable points (55): /
Cross sensors (99): /
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THE D-SLR CAMERA THAT EXPANDS THE POTEN TIAL OF

8K TIME-LAPSE MOVIE PRODUCTION
Smoother rendering of rapid motion in time-lapse movies — Minimum interval setting of 0.5 s
When capturing scenes with conspicuous motion, such as fast-moving clouds or fog, even a 1 s interval time may result in a sequence that
does not look smooth when turned into a time-lapse movie. The D850 now offers a minimum interval setting of just 0.5 s* for interval timer
shooting. This renders movements more smoothly, while giving you greater flexibility in achieving your creative intentions.
* May differ depending on camera settings. Use of an XQD card with 400 MB/s writing speed is recommended.

Shoot time-lapse movie data without release noise, mechanical vibration or mechanical wear —
Silent interval timer photography
When shooting time-lapse sequences outdoors for hours at night, you can focus on your shooting without worrying about shutter release
noise or mechanical wear. The D850 addresses both of these issues with its silent interval timer photography function* in live view mode,
which drives the shutter electronically. The result is a silent shutter release that inflicts no stress on the mechanical drive. It also prevents
mechanical vibrations that might cause image blur, meaning you’ll maximize the potential of the camera’s 45.7 megapixels. The silent interval
timer function lets you shoot up to 9,999 frames.
* In P and S modes, aperture drive sound occurs.
Note: Rolling shutter distortion may occur during silent photography.
For internal image processing, the interval needs to be set more than 2 seconds longer than the shutter speed.

An easy way of shooting time-lapse sequences of

starry night skies — Advanced new technology to
extend low-light metering range
Capturing overnight star movement is a popular application of time-
lapse videos, and the D850 makes it even easier. The exposure
smoothing function, Nikon’s unique feature, which reduces subtle
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 25 seconds, f/2.8 • White balance: Color temperature (4000 K) • Sensitivity: ISO 6400 • Picture Control: Standard © Marsel van Oosten exposure variance between frames in interval timer shooting, is
further improved for the D850. Now it extends exposure metering
Spectacular 8K time-lapse movie creation — capability beyond -3 EV*1 and lets you shoot starry night skies using
45-megapixel images delivered by a new Nikon FX-format, backside illumination CMOS sensor aperture-priority auto mode when employed with silent interval
timer shooting mode*2. Photographers can now enjoy shooting star
The D850 takes your time-lapse movies into a new
movements from midnight until dawn, when brightness changes
realm with its Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor.
significantly, in one continuous interval-timer sequence. This is © Marsel van Oosten
Harnessing the vast pixel count of 45 megapixels
impossible with manual exposure and opens up new opportunities to
(8256 × 5504 pixels) with the high resolving power
delight and impress.
of NIKKOR lenses, the camera’s interval timer mode *1 ISO 100, f/1.4 lens and 20°C/68°F.
allows you to capture over 8K-size images with exquisite detail for time- *2 Also available with silent time-lapse and silent focus shift photography.
lapse movie creation*. The 45 megapixels also allow greater leeway in
creating sharper 4K video by down-conversion, or adding pan and zoom
effects within the frame in post-production using a computer to inject
more dynamism into the finished piece. Thanks to the greater light-
Create high-resolution 4K UHD time-lapse movies — In-camera time-lapse
gathering efficiency of the backside illumination CMOS sensor structure,
together with the advanced image processing of EXPEED 5, the D850 If you want to create high-resolution time-lapse movies without the
achieves a wider ISO sensitivity range from ISO 64-25600 (expandable need for post-production editing, the D850’s in-camera time-lapse movie Over 8K
to ISO 32 equivalent and to ISO 102400 equivalent). The resulting images function comes in handy. Since it converts full-pixel (over 8K-size) still
feature low noise while maintaining detail even in the high ISO range. images into 4K UHD video in camera, you can enjoy relatively high-
With the D850, you can create truly amazing time-lapse movies. resolution quality with ease. In-camera time-lapse is also available in Full
* Requires third-party software. HD, as well as silent in-camera time-lapse photography.
4K UHD

The D850 produces 4K UHD time-lapse movies by downconverting over 8K-size still photos,
thus delivering beautiful, high-resolution quality.

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A COMPREHENSIVE MULTIMEDIA D-SLR, FEATUR ING FULL-FRAME 4K UHD
AND ×4, ×5 SLOW MOTION IN FULL HD
Dynamic wide-angle movies, in high resolution — Nikon’s first full-frame, 4K UHD video
The D850 lets you film magnificent 4K UHD/30p videos in full frame. You can capture more dramatic scenes by combining
this with wide-angle NIKKOR lenses, which demonstrate high resolving power even around the periphery of the frame.
It is also possible to simultaneously record uncompressed, broadcast quality 4:2:2 8-bit 4K UHD files on an external
HDMI device. 4K UHD videos are also available in the DX-based movie format — equivalent to super 35mm size — while
recording in MP4 format is possible in addition to the conventional MOV option.
Note: The aspect ratio is 16:9.
D850 D5
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Easily turn moments into drama — ×4 and ×5 slow-motion movie in Full HD
The D850 helps create dramatic Full HD movies with its new in-camera slow-motion video*. It can generate both ×4 slow-motion videos
(films at 120/100p and records at 30/25p) and ×5 slow-motion videos (films at 120p and records at 24p) entirely in-camera — great for
creating drama out of moments.
* Image quality is fixed at normal and image area is fixed at DX regardless of settings. AF-area modes are limited to normal-area and wide-area AF. No audio recording.
Rich image information for easy post-production editing — Flat Picture Control
If you plan a video creation workflow that includes image enhancement in post-production, shooting in Flat Picture Control gives you
the room you need to manipulate the original footage and achieve your preferred look. This option features a near-straight tone curve,
which allows you to acquire as much information as possible regarding subject colors, brightness and texture, which previously required
complicated procedures. It enables effective color grading using simple adjustments of the tone curve, without requiring technical
knowledge of video log. Even if you are new to video, Flat Picture Control will amaze you with its creative potential and ease of use.
Image shot in Flat. Adjusted image.
Customizable highlight confirmation with even greater ease —
Improved highlight display
Highlight display using zebra patterns helps you confirm overblown highlights, and the D850 has
improved this function to assist you further. It now lets you adjust the level of brightness, to be
indicated between 180-255 depending on your needs. What’s more, the zebra patterns come in
two varieties, selectable according to the patterns and textures of your subjects.
Highlights
More reliable sound control — Attenuator menu
When filming out of the studio, audio levels can escalate unexpectedly, causing distortion. The D850 incorporates an attenuator menu to
avoid such accidental occurrences. When activated, it reduces the microphone sensitivity to the appropriate level — allowing smooth
recording with clear sound.
Quickly switch between still-photo and movie shooting — Independent movie-shooting menu
The D850 is designed for multimedia shooters who consider stills and movies equally important. With that in mind, this camera sees Nikon
introduce a dedicated movie-shooting menu in addition to the one for still photography. You can register different settings for video without
changing those for stills, which makes it easier to switch between the two shooting modes. For example, shooting stills in Auto Picture
Control is possible even immediately after filming in Flat. What’s more, pressing the P button during movie recording gives you direct access
to the movie-shooting settings, providing both convenience and efficiency during your shoot.
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COMFORTABLE OPERATION AND SUPERIOR RELIABIL ITY ENABLE HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES WITH EASE
Clearly confirm your entire view —
0.75× optical viewfinder
The D850 provides a wide field of view for easier subject
confirmation with a 0.75× magnification* for its optical viewfinder —
the highest ever offered by a Nikon FX-format D-SLR. The
viewfinder has been redesigned to employ an aspherical lens
and a new condenser lens with refined refraction, allowing for a
slimmer body while keeping a sufficiently long eye point. Its high-
contrast viewfinder information display uses organic EL display
elements, making it easier to read even under bright sunlight.
* 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1.
Greater convenience in the field —
Touch-operable, tilting 8-cm/3.2-in. 2359k-dot
monitor
The D850’s tilting LCD monitor makes it easier to shoot from
difficult angles. The monitor opens smoothly even when the
camera is mounted on a tripod and has the most extensive touch
functionality found in any Nikon D-SLR camera to date. From
changing menu settings to shooting to reviewing images, it brings
a new level of convenience. And thanks to the monitor’s 2359k-dot
high-resolution display, you can easily check images and confirm
focus in precise detail — which is crucial when working with 45
megapixels — by pinching out to enlarge.
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Keep shooting under harsh conditions —
Superior weather-/dust-resistant performance
and a robust body
Working in environments such as tropical forests or desert,
photographers often expose their camera bodies to harsh
conditions. Nikon has applied its stringently high standards for
weather resistance and durability, renowned in the fields of
photography and science alike, to the D850. It has comprehensive
weather- and dust-sealing applied to its joints and seams, and its
top, rear and bottom covers, as well as the inside body structure,
are made of robust magnesium alloy. It’s a camera that allows you
to work with confidence in a wide range of tough environments.
Also, its redesigned grip is deeper and longer, making it easier to
hold even over extended periods of time.
Tested for 200,000 cycles —
Durable, high-precision shutter
To ensure durability, the D850’s shutter has been tested for 200,000
cycles while actually loaded in the camera. It’s also designed to
minimize the mechanical vibration that causes image blur. The
D850 is the first Nikon D-SLR to adopt a shutter counter-balancer
in its shutter drive, which travels upward during each shutter
release to counteract the vibration caused by the front curtain’s
downward motion. What’s more, the camera’s shutter monitor
function calculates the duration between front- and rear-curtain
movements every time the shutter is released, and automatically
corrects any variance.
Ergonomic operation and confidence even in the
dark — Button illumination and layout
The superb performance of the D850, such as its low noise at high
ISO settings and wide detection range for AF/AE, encourages
photographers to venture out in the dark and create amazing
images from challenging situations. The camera offers illuminated
buttons on the rear left side and release mode dial, making it
easier to change settings when shooting in the dark. Moreover, the
buttons and dials are arranged in a convenient ergonomic layout
to fit photographers’ hands. The rear side now features a sub-
selector added in the same position as for the D5, to allow easier
right-handed operation by photographers who use both models.
Dual memory card slots for fast and secure data
storage — Compatible with XQD and UHS-II SD
cards
Reliable storage media is crucial to all creative work. The D850
features dual slots for XQD and UHS-II SD cards, enabling rapid
reading and writing of the vast data generated from its high-pixel-
count image sensor. It also offers a variety of storage options,
including the ability to store the same data onto two cards for
instant backup and recording RAW and JPEG simultaneously onto
separate cards.
Shoot for extended periods without worry —
Long battery life
The D850 allows you to concentrate on shooting without having to
worry about battery life. The camera can shoot up to approx. 1840
still images*1 from a single charge of an EN-EL15a Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery, thanks to its energy-efficient power circuit and
EXPEED 5 image-processing engine. An optional weather- and
dust-resistant MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack can also be used
as a power source, enabling shooting of up to 5140 images*2.
*1 Based on CIPA Standards.
*2 Based on CIPA Standards. With the EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery in the body and
the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a in the MB-D18. Optional BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover and MH-26a/
MH-26 Battery Charger required for use of the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a.
Maximum number of pictures that can be shot per single
battery charge (single-frame release mode, CIPA Standards)
D850 1840 still images*1
D810 1200 still images*2
*1 When using an EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
*2 When using an EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
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Show your creativity in a

social media-friendly format
— New 1:1 image area
option
The D850 introduces a new image
area option with a 1:1 aspect ratio.
While reminiscent of 6 × 6 medium
format, it’s also ideal for social media,
where square images have become
increasingly popular. It is also possible
to add shading in the viewfinder
around the image area you choose,
helping you compose more accurately.
You can create pictures to impress
your followers, as well as experiment
with the creative potential of this
unique image area.
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR • Exposure: [A]
mode, 1/6 second, f/8 • White balance: Natural light auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 64 • Picture Control: Auto
© Luke Austin
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES
OPEN UP NEW CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Flexible, easy flash control for elaborate
lighting indoors or outdoors — SB-5000
Speedlight with radio-controlled system
Whether you’re shooting indoors or outdoors, the SB-5000
Speedlight gives you complete mastery over your lighting. It can
communicate via radio from distances up to approx. 30 m/98 ft*1
with minimum interference from obstacles or ambient lighting
(radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting*2). This makes
wireless lighting possible even under natural light, letting you
render your outdoor subject more impressively — for example,
by illuminating from the side. Despite featuring powerful output
at a guide number of 34.5/113 (m/ft, ISO 100)*3, the SB-5000 can
© Little Shao
fire consecutively for longer than conventional models thanks
to its built-in cooling system. Advanced Wireless Lighting with
optical-controlled units such as the SB-910 is also possible with the D850.
*1 At approx. height of 1.2 m/3.9 ft; may vary depending on weather, presence of obstacles and radio communication conditions.
*2 Radio-controlled AWL with the D850 and SB-5000 requires WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller and WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter (both optional).
*3 At 35 mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern.

Huge time savings in post-production —
In-camera RAW batch processing
Shooting in RAW gives greater leeway in post-production,
letting photographers draw the most from the images they
capture. Until now, however, processing RAW has always
been extremely time-consuming. The D850 resolves this
issue by offering an incredibly convenient, in-camera RAW
batch-processing feature, which enables you to quickly
apply the same adjustments to selected images. You can
save the original RAW files and processed JPEG files on one
large-capacity XQD card, or else save the original on XQD
and the JPEG on an SD card in the second slot, for easier
data management.
Flexible remote shooting control — WR-1, WR-R10/
WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (optional)
Wireless remote controllers bring a new array of options to your
photography. The WR-1 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers can WR-R10
1000 pics both be configured as a transmitter, and release the shutter of a camera
with another WR-1 or WR-R10*1 attached. When using the WR-1 as a
transmitter, it’s also possible to perform interval timer photography, and WR-T10
use its screen to confirm and change settings*2 of the remote camera.
14-bit lossless RAW Approx. 25 min. JPEG fineH, Large WR-1 units communicate via 2.4 GHz radio frequencies, offering a
communication range of up to 120 m/394 ft*3 with 15 channels. The WR-A10 WR-1
Note: When data is read from SONY SF-G128 (128 GB) SD card and written to WR-R10/WR-T10 can communicate within a range of up to 20 m/66 ft*3.
Lexar Professional 2933× (128 GB) XQD card.
*1 Attaching a WR-R10 to the D850 requires the optional WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter.
*2 Limited functions only.
*3 At approx. height of 1.2 m/3.9 ft; may vary depending on weather, presence of obstacles and radio communication conditions.

Smaller images with full post-production flexibility — RAW size options

There are times when you don’t necessarily need to shoot at a full 45 megapixels. However, the variety of scenarios that creative
Fast wired/wireless LAN transfer — WT-7/A/B/C
photography involves means you may still want to retain the flexibility of RAW in post-production. That’s why the D850 offers three file Wireless Transmitter (optional)
size options for 12-bit lossless compressed RAW: large (45.4 MP), medium (25.6 MP) and small (11.4 MP). And whichever option you The optional WT-7/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter provides a faster way to
use, in-camera RAW processing is still available. securely transfer images to storage. It can transmit images and movies to
a computer*1 or FTP server via both wired and wireless LAN. Wired LAN
Push your creativity further with image overlays — Enhanced multiple exposure options supports 1000BASE-T and offers transmission speeds of up to approx.
1000 Mbps*2, while wireless LAN supports IEEE802.11ac and enables
The D850’s multiple exposure function is more versatile than ever before, allowing transmission at up to approx. 866.7 Mbps*2, over distances of up to approx.
photographers to explore their creativity further. The camera now saves all pictures shot 200 m/656.1 ft*3. Combined with the optional Camera Control Pro 2 software,
in this mode, so you can use individual images for other purposes as well. It is also now it allows the D850 to be controlled wirelessly from a computer*1 — another
possible to confirm each picture during shooting, as well as the overlay image being created. advantage in studio photography.
If your last shot doesn’t meet your satisfaction, you can delete, reshoot and replace it easily. *1 Wireless Transmitter Utility (available for download from the Nikon website) must be installed.
*2 Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard. Actual rates may differ. D850 + WT-7/A/B/C
Furthermore, the camera lets you select a picture stored as RAW (L) on your memory cards *3 With large antenna at wireless LAN access point. Range may differ according to signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles.
for use as the first image of the overlay. Lighten and darken overlay modes are also now
available.
© Little Shao

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 NIKKOR LENSES

UNPARALLELED R ESOLVING POWER

TO GET THE MOST OUT OF 45 MEGAPIXELS — NIKKOR LENSES
With their exceptionally high resolving power, which makes full use of 45 megapixels, NIKKOR lenses are a perfect partner for the D850, allowing photographers in
every field to better capture the essence of their vision, and render every delicate tone or nuance. Thanks to Nikon’s superb optical technology, they provide sharp
resolution even at the periphery of an image, combined with elaborately designed, beautiful image-blur characteristics. Many lenses feature the anti-reflective Nano
Crystal Coat, which effectively reduces ghost and flare. They are also designed to reproduce point light sources as point images as much as possible. NIKKOR lenses
are powerful tools for professionals looking to ensure brilliantly sharp images regardless of the subject, environment or lighting conditions.

AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED

The greatest advantage of this versatile wide-angle lens is its amazingly beautiful bokeh at f/1.4 while covering an 84° angle of
view. Its optical design now reveals more refined detail with even less aberration. In addition, its Nano Crystal Coat effectively
reduces ghost and flare effects in harsh lighting.

AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED

This fast, medium-telephoto lens embodies NIKKOR’s unique design concept of “three-dimensional high fidelity.” It provides
a large and beautiful bokeh effect with smooth alteration from the focus plane to ensure natural depth of subjects. Superior
optical performance achieves high resolution even in the peripheral areas, sharp rendering of distant subjects even at the
maximum aperture, and exceptional reproduction of point light sources. Three ED glass elements reduce chromatic aberration,
while Nano Crystal Coat effectively minimizes ghost and flare effects. The latest design technology is employed in an original
optical system of 105mm f/1.4 with AF, and stable AE with an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. Fluorine coat is applied
to lens surfaces for easy maintenance.

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

This new-generation super-telephoto lens delivers outstanding optical performance with minimized chromatic aberration.
A weight of approx. 3800 g/8.4 lb*2 is achieved through the employment of fluorites for superior mobility. The VR system
provides a powerful effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops*1 faster in Normal mode, and Sport mode achieves a
stable viewfinder image that’s similar to using a monopod, even during handheld shooting. Other notable features include an
electromagnetic diaphragm for stable exposure control even during continuous shooting, a highly reliable fluorine coat applied
to the lens front, and a tripod mount ring incorporating bearings for smoother operation.

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/200 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Direct sunlight • Sensitivity: ISO 160 • Picture Control: Standard
© Jerry Ghionis
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
An aspherical ED glass element — a first for NIKKOR lenses — works with ED glass, aspherical lens and HRI lens elements as well as Nano Crystal Coat
to achieve remarkably high optical performance. Evolved Vibration Reduction (VR) provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops*1 faster. Other
notable features include an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism, fluorine coat and highly durable body.
PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED
The 19 mm focal length of this PC lens gives an angle of view that will be familiar to architecture and interior photographers,
while bringing dramatic perspectives to landscape shots. Its mechanical structure allows the shift position to be adjusted
smoothly and precisely, without the need for locking and unlocking. And thanks to its “PC Rotation” mechanism, the direction
of tilt operation can be made parallel or perpendicular to shift, giving you greater control over perspective, focus and depth
of field. Three ED glass elements and two aspherical lens elements are employed along with Nano Crystal Coat and a fluorine
coat.

AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED

With a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8, this award-winning professional lens delivers edge-to-edge sharpness across the NIKKOR’s first fisheye zoom lens provides two fisheye effects (circular and full-frame) for elaborate image expression. Three
frame. Nano Crystal Coat and ED glass ensure outstanding contrast, even in backlit conditions. Tough and reliable, this is ED glass elements effectively reduce lateral chromatic aberration for sharp and high-contrast images. Two aspherical lens
essential glass for professional photographers. elements contribute to improved reproduction of point light images, while Nano Crystal Coat controls ghost and flare effects.
A dust- and drip-resistant structure is employed for enhanced reliability, while a fluorine coat ensures easy maintenance.

AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED

This 20 mm lens enables photographic expression utilizing the shallow depth of field achieved at the maximum aperture of f/1.8.
The latest optical design technology delivers high resolution and superb point-image reproduction while minimizing chromatic *1 Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
aberration. ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat ensure superior image quality. *2 Based on CIPA Guidelines.

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 SYSTEM CHART NOMENCLATURE
SPEEDLIGHTS NIKKOR LENSES MICROPHONES VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES 12 3 4 5 6 78 ) ~ + , - . /: ;

SD-9 High-Performance ME-1 DR-5 Right-Angle DG-2 Eyepiece

Battery Pack Stereo Microphone Viewing Attachment Magnifier
SB-5000 Speedlight

DK-18 Eyepiece
SB-5000 Speedlight Adapter

SB-700 Speedlight SB-700 Speedlight DK-17F Fluorine-Coated DK-17A Antifog DK-19

Finder Eyepiece* Finder Eyepiece Rubber Eyecup 9
(
SB-500 Speedlight
! a
SB-300 Speedlight SB-500 Speedlight & *
ME-W1 " <
Wireless Microphone
SC-28, 29 DIGISCOPING ACCESSORY DK-17C Eyepiece Correction DK-17M } =
TTL Remote Cord Lens (-3, -2, 0, +1, +2 m -1) Magnifying Eyepiece
>
% # |
SB-300 Speedlight ?
REMOTE CONTROL AND $ {
FSA-L2 Fieldscope Digital ML-3 Modulite
GPS ACCESSORIES @
SLR Camera Attachment Remote Control Set _
SB-5000 SU-800 Wireless WR-A10 Wireless
Speedlight Speedlight Commander Remote Adapter
MC-36A ^ ]\ [
Remote Cord WR-R10 Wireless b cd e f g hi
Remote Controller
R1C1 Close-up Speedlight
Commander Kit
MC-30A WR-T10 Wireless
Remote Cord Remote Controller

WR-R10 Wireless WR-A10 Wireless

Remote Controller Remote Adapter
MC-22A
Remote Cord

WR-1 Wireless WR-1 Wireless

AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS MC-21A Remote Controller Remote Controller
Extension Cord
v
EN-EL15a*/EN-EL15 MC-36A Remote Cord
Rechargeable
CASE
MC-23A
Li-ion Battery w
EP-5B Power Connecting Cord
Connector CF-DC4 Semi-Soft Case MC-30A Remote Cord j po n m l k j
MB-D18 Multi-Power x
Battery Pack MC-25A
Adapter Cord MC-22A Remote Cord

MH-25a*/MH-25 2-pin remote y

Battery Charger SMART DEVICE accessories ML-3 Modulite Remote Control Set
APPLICATION
GP-1A GPS Unit
Smart device** MC-23A Connecting Cord z
Eight R6/AA-size EH-5c/EH-5b (iOS/Android OS)
BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover
batteries** AC Adapter
SnapBridge† MC-DC2 MC-25A Adapter Cord
Remote Cord
EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a/ MH-26a/MH-26 Battery Charger
EN-EL18 Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
COMPUTER-RELATED
ACCESSORIES
XQD memory card** XQD memory card reader** q r s t u
TV AND VIDEO HDMI/USB
HDMI/USB Cable Clip* SD memory card** SD memory card reader**
ACCESSORIES Cable Clip*

HC-E1 HDMI Cable Printer** 1 Shutter-release button ; Main command dial g Movie-record button
(Type C connector  ViewNX-i††
Type A connector) Smart device** UC-E22 USB Cable* 2 Power switch < Multi selector h ISO sensitivity button/Format button
(iOS/Android OS)
Capture NX-D†† 3 Self-timer lamp = Memory card slot cover i Exposure compensation button/
LAN cable** 4 Lens mount > Focus selector lock Two-button reset button
TV monitor** HDMI input video
Camera Control Pro 2
recorder**
EN-EL15a*/EN-EL15
Personal
5 Mirror ? Info button j Eyelet for camera strap
computer**
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
6 Meter coupling lever @ Live view selector k Diopter adjustment control
7 Bracketing button [ Live view button l Focal plane mark
HEADPHONE WT-7/A/B/C EH-5c/EH-5b
Wireless Transmitter EP-5B Power Connector AC Adapter 8 Lens mounting mark \ P button m Accessory shoe Viewfinder display
Headphone** (for optional flash unit)
FTP server** 9 Flash sync terminal cover ] Memory card access lamp
n Release mode dial
! Ten-pin remote terminal cover ^ Tilting monitor
o Exposure mode button
*Supplied accessories **Non-Nikon products † Can be downloaded from the application store of each smart device (free). †† Can be downloaded from Nikon website (free). " Lens release button _ Fn2 button
p White balance button
# AF-mode button { OK button
q Battery-chamber cover latch
$ Focus-mode selector | Playback zoom out button/
Thumbnail button/Flash mode r Battery-chamber cover
% Fn1 button
button/Flash compensation button s Power connector cover
& Pv button Top control panel
} Playback zoom in button t Tripod socket
( Sub-command dial
* Protect button/Picture Control u Contact cover for optional
) Playback button button/Help button MB-D18 multi-power battery pack
~ Delete button/Format button a Menu button v Connector covers
+ Eyepiece shutter lever b Release mode dial lock release w Headphone connector
, Viewfinder c Image quality button/Image size x Connector for external microphone
- Viewfinder eyepiece button y USB connector
. Speaker d Metering button z HDMI connector
/ Sub-selector e Stereo microphone
: AF-ON button f Control panel

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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D850 Specifications
Type of camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of view Nikon FX format
Effective pixels 45.7 million
Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels 46.89 million
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required)
Image size (pixels) • FX (36×24) image area: 8256 × 5504 (L: 45.4 million), 6192 × 4128 (M: 25.6 million), 4128 ×
2752 (S: 11.4 million) • 1.2× (30×20) image area: 6880 × 4584 (L: 31.5 million), 5152 × 3432
(M: 17.6 million), 3440 × 2288 (S: 7.8 million) • DX (24×16) image area: 5408 × 3600 (L: 19.4
million), 4048 × 2696 (M: 10.9 million), 2704 × 1800 (S: 4.8 million) • 5 : 4 (30×24) image area:
6880 × 5504 (L: 37.8 million), 5152 × 4120 (M: 21.2 million), 3440 × 2752 (S: 9.4 million) • 1 : 1
(24×24) image area: 5504 × 5504 (L: 30.2 million), 4128 × 4128 (M: 17.0 million), 2752 × 2752
(S: 7.5 million) • FX-format photographs taken during movie recording: 8256 × 4640 (L: 38.3
million), 6192 × 3480 (M: 21.5 million), 4128 × 2320 (S: 9.5 million) • DX-format photographs
taken during movie recording: 5408 × 3040 (L: 16.4 million), 4048 × 2272 (M: 9.1 million), 2704
× 1520 (S: 4.1 million)
File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed); large,
medium and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits
using lossless compression) • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; optimal quality compression
available • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG
formats
Picture Control System Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat; selected Picture
Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Storage media XQD and SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Dual card slots Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW)
and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
File system DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, PictBridge
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97%
horizontal and 97% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • 5:4
(30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1:1 (24×24): Approx. 97% horizontal
and 100% vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.75× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment -3 to +1 m-1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be
displayed)
Reflex mirror Quick return
Depth-of-field preview Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or
by camera (P and S modes)
Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E and D lenses (some restrictions
apply to PC lenses), and DX lenses [using DX (24×16) image area], AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and
non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF,
and non-AI lenses cannot be used
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
(the electronic rangefinder supports 15 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of
f/8 or faster, of which 9 points are available for selection)
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-
curtain shutter available in quiet shutter-release, quiet continuous shutter-release and
mirror up release modes
Shutter speed 1/8000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, time, X250
Flash sync speed X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower; auto FP high-speed sync
supported
Release modes S (single frame), Cl (continuous low speed), Ch (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-
release), Q c (quiet continuous shutter-release), E (self-timer), Mup (mirror up)
Approximate frame • With an EN-EL18b battery inserted in an MB-D18 battery pack
advance rate C l: 1 to 8 fps, C h: 9 fps, Q c: 3 fps
• Other power sources
C l: 1 to 6 fps, C h: 7 fps, Q c: 3 fps
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
Exposure metering system TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approx. 180K (180,000) pixels
Exposure metering modes • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other
CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; diameter of
circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire
frame (non-CPU and AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lenses use 12-mm circle)
• Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on
center focus point when non-CPU or AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens is
used) • Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E and D lenses
Metering range • Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to 20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) • Highlight-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto
(A); manual (M)
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO sensitivity ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV
(Recommended Exposure Index) (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent)
above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
Autofocus Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning and 153 focus
points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-
type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection
AF detection range -4 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus
tracking automatically activated according to subject status • Manual focus (M): Electronic
rangefinder can be used
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. November 2017
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Focus point 153 focus points, of which 55 or 15 are available for selection
AF-area modes Single-point AF, 9-, 25-, 72- or 153-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-
area AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by
pressing the center of the sub-selector
Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced
fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted and highlight-weighted
metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with
slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced
System (CLS) Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, color information communication, auto FP
high-speed sync, AF-assist for multi-area AF, unified flash control
Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
White balance Auto (3 types), natural light auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash,
cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement
available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K), all with fine-
tuning
Bracketing types Exposure, flash, white balance and ADL
Live view modes C (photo live view), 1 (movie live view)
Live view lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M)
Live view AF-area modes Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, pinpoint AF, subject-tracking AF
Live view autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when
face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie metering system TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie metering modes Matrix, center-weighted or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
and frame rate • 1280 × 720; 60p, 50p • 1920 × 1080 (slow-mo); 30p ×4, 25p ×4, 24p ×5
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 and 23.976 fps respectively;
quality selection available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160 (when quality is fixed at H) and 1920 ×
1080 slow-mo (when quality is fixed at “normal”)
File format MOV, MP4
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format Linear PCM, AAC
Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Movie ISO sensitivity • Exposure modes P, S and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable
(Recommended Exposure Index) upper limit • Exposure mode M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) available
with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV)
with additional options available equivalent to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400
equivalent) above ISO 25600
Movie Active D-Lighting Can be selected from same as photo settings, extra high, high, normal, low or off
Maximum movie recording length 29 min. 59 s
Other movie options Index marking, time-lapse movies, electronic vibration reduction
Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing
angle, approx.100% frame coverage, and manual monitor brightness control
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom
cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights,
photo information, location data display, picture rating and auto image rotation
USB SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is
recommended
HDMI output Type C HDMI connector
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional MC-30A/MC-36A Remote Cord, ML-3 Modulite Remote
Control Set, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter) or WR-1 Wireless
Remote Controller, GP-1/GP-1A GPS Unit
Wireless • Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • Operating frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channels
1 to 11) • Maximum output power: 8.5 dBm (EIRP) • Authentication: Open system, WPA2-
PSK
Bluetooth • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 • Operating frequency:
2402 to 2480 MHz (Bluetooth), 2402 to 2480 MHz (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m/32 ft without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence
or absence of obstacles
Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian,
Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Battery One EN-EL15a/EN-EL15* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery pack Optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a/EN-EL18*
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (available separately), one EN-EL15a/EN-EL15* Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery or eight AA alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium batteries; an MH-26a/MH-26 Battery
Charger and BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover (both available separately) are required when
using EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a/EN-EL18* batteries
AC adapter EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 146 × 124 × 78.5 mm/5.8 × 4.9 × 3.1 in.
Weight Approx. 1005 g/2 lb 3.5 oz with battery and XQD memory card but without body cap; approx.
915 g/2 lb 0.3 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-25a Battery Charger, DK-17F Fluorine-Coated
(may differ by country or area) Finder Eyepiece, UC-E22 USB Cable, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, AN-DC18 Strap, BF-1B Body Cap
* Fewer pictures/shorter movies can be taken on a single charge with an EN-EL18 than an EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a, or with an EN-EL15 than an EN-EL15a.
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the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • The Bluetooth® word mark
and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under
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• Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and monitors shown in this material are simulated.
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